u/NeedleworkerActive85

Diagnosed 2014 I think, had bowel resection in 2018 and have been on Remicade ever since. Opted to get a colonoscopy earlier rather than later bc I had been giving stool samples my dr had been monitoring since my last colonoscopy in 2022/2023 I think.

“Anal pap returned with few abnormal cells of unknown significance. We are going to refer you to a colorectal surgeon so they can do a closer exam of your anus under anesthesia with an anoscope. It's called a high resolution anoscopy. I am going to refer you to a colorectal surgeon at —“

I’ve tried to read up on this and wanted to understand better what exactly this is for. I understand that if there are any intestinal polyps, they are snipped and biopsied if necessary. What constitutes an anoscopy? What was it like if you had one done? What came about from it?
Thanks

I dried some roses my bf got me on Valentine’s Day and don’t know what to do with them or how to stow them for safekeeping. What are some ideas? Thanks